United are kings of Nigerian soccer
Rivers United, a Port Harcourt based side, have won this year’s Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL. Rivers United in a pre-match photo. They are Nigerian champions They emerged champions on Sunday after their closest rivals Plateau United lost 2-1 to Akwa United. The loss gave…
Rivers plans contempt charge against EFCC
The Rivers State Government says it will initiate contempt proceedings against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, if continues to go after the flag bearer of the PDP, Siminialayi Fubara. Wike, flays EFCC for harassing PDP’s flag bearer Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who made…
Developing story: Adamu opens a can of worms
… Creates a wide gulf as delegates prepare to exercise their franchise The early ejaculation of the National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, may have exposed a ploy by the North to capture the presidential tickets of the two leading political parties in…
How Sahara Energy salted away $50 million from RSG
Governor Nyesom Wike has revealed how the sum of $50 million was transfered to the coffers of Sahara Energy. Wike who reacted to the judgment of the Supreme Court told the press that the Amaechi administration had claimed it sold off the state’s energy…
Supreme Court batters Amaechi
The Supreme Court has ruled that the former Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi cannot be extricated from a case of fraud involving approximately N90 billion. The apex court ruled today that it aligned itself with the position of the Appellate Court…
Developing story: Wike sends commissioners,others packing
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has ordered the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The order takes immediate effect. A Government statement issued on a Tuesday and signed by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media also disclosed that the Chief of…
Breaking news: Rivers people dedicate victory to God
Rivers people are today, Sunday 8th May 22, offering thanksgiving to the Lord, following his blessings and kindness over their State. The special worship session which is ongoing at the St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oruworukwo, is in praise of God’s intervention in favour of Rivers State…
Why Wike ‘Quarreled’ With IPOB After Supporting Igbo Agitation
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has explained why he disagreed with the operational mode of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Presidential aspirant who spoke on Channels Television said that although he has nothing against the ongoing agitation in the South East, he…
Rivers sends refuse collectors packing
Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered the sack of all refuse collectors saddled with the responsibility of carting away wastes in the State capital. The order takes immediate effect. Kelvin Ebiri, SA to the Rivers Governor on Media said in a statement issued Saturday that the…
Police Arrest Ex-Militant Friend of Atiku
An ex-militant friend of a former Vice President of Nigeria , Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Farah Dagogo has been picked up by police in Rivers State. Police picked up Farah who is representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives at about 6pm Thursday evening…
